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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 450.96 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 450.96 and 138.52 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 450.96 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/450.96 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 450.96 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 62,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466.98/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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